I'm looking for an immigration attorney.

Do a search at this Avvo site. You can also check with American Immigration Lawyers ASSn (aila.org).

My friend was convicted of shoplifting in CA. He has green card. Can he get citizen?

If this is his first offense, and it was a petty theft, he falls within an exception under Calif law. Going to the appointment with a certified...

H4 ead application

Yes, your H-1B spouse may travel to India while your H-4 Change of Status (COS) is pending. As for employment authorization, and H-4 is eligible...

I will get lay off on September 6 2015 with Employer A. Employer B can file transfer after September 6th ?

If you know you will be laid off, Employer B can can file for the transfer now, and could have done it earlier, noting a future employment date..

I'm waiting for my permanent resident card. I just got stamp in my passport. can I leave the country? I want to travel to Europe

If you have an I-551 stamp in your passport, you may travel. These have been largely discontinued but are available for emergency reasons through...

Is Domestic Battery 720 ILCS 5/12-5(a)(2) Conviction/Probation/Supervision in Illinois a Deportable Crime for an LPR Alien?

It would likely depend on the facts of your case and the penalty for Section 5(a)(2) offense. Consult an immigration lawyer in IL and take the...

Religious marriages are generally recognized by the USCIS. However, if there is a process in India to register such documents, you should do so....

US custom denied entry to my spouse who has US Visitor Visa. I am a green card holder. We have approved I-130 petition for her.

A pending I-130 or even an approved I-130 does not give permission to remain in the US in B-2 status. It is not correct that your wife did not...

When a second employer can file an H1B application for concurrent employment, only starting from April 1, 2016 or at any time?

Because you already have an H-1B visa, a second employer may file on your behalf at any time. He does not have to wait until April 1.

Change of employer, i140/1485 pending

I agree with my colleagues that you have serious issues. If you have been out of status for 180 days, you are now accumulating unlawful status. ...